Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies...

Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange County, 37 gained value Friday, 24 lost and 39 remained unchanged for the day. This chart shows the five biggest percentage winners and losers among county companies’ stocks.

Fri. Percent Company Price Change GAINERS Viratek Inc. $4.00 +14.3 First American Fncl. A 13.75 +12.2 AST Research 16.25 +7.4 Pacific Scientific 15.00 +7.1 Trimedyne Inc. 4.00 +6.7 LOSERS Southland Commun. 11.50 -9.8 Provena Foods 4.75 -9.5 Ceradyne Inc. 2.75 -8.3 Laser Precision 2.88 -8.0 Amplican Industries 9.00 -6.5

Source: Newport Securities